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Am
The pictures tell the story
C
This life has many shades
G
Am
Id wake up every morning and before Id start each day
Am
Id take a drag from last nights cigarette
C
That smoldered in its tray
G
Dm
Down a little something and then be on my way
Am
I traveled far and wide
C
And laid this head in many ports
G
I was guided by a compass
Am
I saw beauty to the north
Am
I drew the tales of many lives
C
And wore the faces of my own
G
I had these memories all around me
Dm
So I wouldnt be alone
[Pre chorus]
C
Some may be from showing up
G
Others are from growing up
Dm
Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didnt have a clue
C
I aint winning no one over
G
I wear it just for you
Dm
Ive got your name written here
Am
In a rose tattoo
[Chorus]
Am

In a
C
In a
G
Ive
Am
In a

rose tattoo
rose tattoo
got your name written here
rose tattoo

[Verse]
Am
This ones for the mighty sea
C
Mischief, gold and piracy
G
This ones for the man that raised me
Am
Taught me sacrifice and bravery
Am
This ones for our favorite game
C
Black and gold, we wave the flag
G
This ones for my family name
Dm
With pride I wear it to the grave
[Pre Chorus]
C
Some may be from showing up
G
Others are from growing up
Dm
Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didnt have a clue
C
I ain't winning no one over
G
I wear it just for you
Dm
Ive got your name written here
Dm
In a rose tattoo
[Chorus]
Am
In a rose tattoo
C
In a rose tattoo
G
Ive got your name written here
Am
In a rose tattoo
C
In a rose tattoo
G
In a rose tattoo
Dm
Ive got your name written here
Dm (hold)
In a rose tattoo
F
This one means the most to me

C
Stays here for eternity
G
A ship that always stays the course
Am
An anchor for my every choice
F
A rose that shines down from above
C
I signed and sealed these words in blood
G
I heard them once, sung in a song
G
It played again and we sang along
*Do the mandolin part one time*
Am C G Am
Am
Youll always be there with me
C
Even if youre gone
G
Youll always have my love
Dm
Our memory will live on
C
Some may be from showing up
G
Others are from growing up
Dm
Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didnt have a clue
C
I ain't winning no one over
G
I wear it just for you
Dm
Ive got your name written here
Dm
In a rose tattoo
Am
Am
In a
C
In a
G
Ive
Am
In a
Am
In a
C
In a
G
With
C
In a
G
In a
Dm

rose tattoo
rose tattoo
got your name written here,
rose tattoo
rose tattoo
rose tattoo
pride Ill wear it to the grave for you
rose tattoo
rose tattoo

Ive got your name written here,

Am
In a rose tattoo
C
In a rose tattoo
G
In a rose tattoo
Dm
Am
Signed and sealed in blood I would die for you